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The kind and amount of dishwasher detergent you use is an important part of
getting your dishes clean. Read this section carefully.
Use automatic dlsh-
washer detergent only.
Other detergents are
too mild and much too
sudsy to work in the
dishwasher.
Different brands of
dishwasher detergent
have different
CIIYIOUntS
of phosphorus Phospho-
rus softens water and
helps prevent
Water
spots on dishes.
If water is hard and
phosphorus content is
low (8.7% or less], you
may need to use more
detergent or use a
brand with a higher
phosphorus content
(12% or higher).
Do not add detergent
until you are ready to
wash. Fresh automatic
dishwasher detergent
is necessary for best
washing results. Store
detergent tightly in a
cool dry place
How much detergent to use
The detergent dispenser
The detergent dispenser has one section with
a cover and one without.
l
Put detergent in both sections for cycles with
two washes.
l
Put detergent in the covered section only for
cycles with one wash.
I
l
Push the cover down
until it is latched
The cover opens auto-
matically when the main
wash starts. Detergent in
1
the open section falls
into the dishwasher
when the door is closed.
Use covered section for...
Use both
NORMAL WASH Cycle
sections for..
LOW ENERGY POTS & PANS Cycle
WASH Cycle
HEAVY WASH Cycle
The amount of detergent to use
depends on the hardness of your
water. If too little is used, dishes won’t
be clean However, if too much is
used in soft water, glassware will
begin to etch.
Find out your water’s hardness by
asking your local water depart-
ment, water softener company or
county extension agent
HARD - Fill 1 or both sections to top
line if water is 8 or more grains of
hardness.
MEDIUM - Fill 1 or both sections to
middle line if water is 5 to 7 grains of
hardness.
SOFT - Fill 1 or both sections to
bottom line if water is 0 to 4 grains of
hardness.
Rinse aid dispenser
A rinse aid helps keep water from forming droplets and dry-
ing as spots. Keep the dispenser filled with a rinse aid such as
Jet-Dry’ A small amount is released automatically during the
final rinse of each cycle. Check the dispenser periodically to
see if it needs refilling.
Keep the dispenser fill cap tightly closed.